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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 307.84 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 307.84 and 124.48 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 307.84 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/307.84 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 307.84 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 38,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319.92/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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